Second Industrial Revolution

Some people may say that the Second Industrial Revolution was one of the greatest moments in the U.S. history, but some people may say that it was one of the most depressing times to live in and I will try to explain to you why they may have said that. The first reason why they may have said that is because of the working hours back in the past. Working today can be fair and square to everyone, but in the past, it was not as perfect as the present conditions today. People in the past…

Introduction The Second Industrial Revolution in America was a time period of rapid growth and development in the United States. It started around 1870 during the time of Reconstruction and lasted until about 1920 around the conclusion of World War One. The fast growth of the railroad system resulted in the start and growth of many businesses such as steel, iron, and oil. The start and growth of these industries created many new towns, jobs, businesses and means of travel. With new…

The Second Industrial Revolution, also known as the Gilded Age begin in the 1950s to the 1900s was a phase of the larger Industrial Revolution. It was a time of unprecedented technological innovation, load of immigration and intense political partisanship. But Although I know everyone has their own point of view on the second industrial revolution I believe it was a big accomplishment. To begin with, plentiful may say that the second industrial revolution was a tragedy because it had begun the…

The Second Industrial Revolution was a period of fast industrialization from 1870 to the beginning of World War 1. It is also referenced as the Technological Revolution because Of the improvements in manufacturing and technology allowed for the widespread choices of existing technological systems such as telegraph and railroad networks, gas and water supply, and sewage systems, which had earlier been available to very few cities. Working in new industrial cities had an effect on people’s…

In the Second Industrial Revolution, working class citizens were able to live comfortable lives with stability in the workplace without having to be in the middle class. Factories provided the working class with wages, housing, and work, allowing for pleasant lives. They were also given some degree of respectability and responsibility by being able to revolt or strike. Throughout the Second Industrial Revolution, although there were cycles of booms and busts, the economy was growing and…

Additionally, the evolution of electricity during the Second Industrial Revolution enabled advancements in transportation and communication that would assist in connecting people throughout the world. Before this era, larges cities were overcrowded with horse-drawn traffic because “the cheapest car cost twice a worker’s annual pay.” However, through the advances in electric motors and the mass production of vehicles, transportation became affordable to the middle class. People began to relocate…

During the second industrial revolution (1870-1914), many children were forced to work difficult jobs for long hours. Child labor laws did not exist at that time, so children were not protected from harsh conditions and their affects until 1938. It is important to consider the future of children at this time because many children did not have as many opportunities as they should have, due to the fact that they were trying to support, not only themselves, but their families too. However the work…

was the second Industrial Revolution, in which Leuchtenburg discusses in his tenth chapter, “The Second Industrial Revolution.” The first and second revolution differ immensely due to the fact the first focused primarily on the establishment of steam powered machines while the second replaced steam with electricity as the power source. This revolution altered the daily lives of every American by changing the way of transportation, communication, and manufacturing of products. This revolution had…

The Industrial Revolution Why was the 2nd Industrial Revolution so successful in America? How did it go so well? There are many things that contributed to the 2nd Industrial revolution but I’ll focus on five. The second Industrial Revolution was such a success because of America’s access to natural resources. America had an increased population. America’s transportation systems were very effective. The creative freedom in the US allowed for some amazing inventors. And the favorable government…

The Second Industrial Revolution is also known as Technological Revolution. It was a time for machines and other factories to improve and to further advance if they were already developed (Wikipedia). The second Industrial Revolution occurred between the times of 1870 and 1914. I also learned from this source that the use of Iron and Steel had a big role in the building of railroads. However, this was not the only thing these were used for in fact, Steel started to become the main resource used…